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June 22nd, 2022
We’ve Only Scratched the Surface of How Bad the Crypto Crime Wave Has Gotten
Blockchain Technology Co-Chair Jeremy S. Goldman was quoted in the article, “We’ve Only Scratched the Surface of How Bad the Crypto Crime Wave Has Gotten” published by the Los Angeles Times. The article discusses the increase of criminal fraud for cryptocurrency investors, who have lost billions of dollars with little hope of recovering those losses.
Jeremy acknowledges the risks of crypto and is quoted saying, “Crypto technology was built out of a ‘libertarian ethos’ in which there’s no nanny state that’s going to take care of you.” He adds, “These are the consequences when there’s a mistake … there’s no one to unwind it, you can’t call customer service, you can’t go back to the mothership, you can’t go back to the bank.”
Recently, two men were arrested in Los Angeles for orchestrating a fraud and money laundering cryptocurrency “rug pull” scheme. Jeremy said, “The case demonstrated sophisticated abilities by federal agents to follow the money and follow blockchain-based transactions” and “They really did a good job in following the breadcrumbs.”
Read the full article here.
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Jonah Brill and Spouse Emma Brill Featured on Cardozo Law School Podcast
Jonah Brill and his wife Emma Brill are interviewed on their alma mater’s audio publication SPARKS: A Cardozo School of Law Podcast | Cardozo Law. Having met as first-year law students at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, they discuss how their law school affected their personal lives and chosen career paths. They share their class recommendations, “insights into the complexities of tax law,” and “lessons learned along the way.” Listen here.
April 8 2025
Key Amendments to the New York Rules of Professional Conduct
The New York Law Journal quotes Tyler C. Maulsby on the recently amended Rules of Profesisonal Conduct, which will affect conflicts, screening of laterals, fairness to opposing counsel, and more. View Article
April 1 2025
Duke’s ‘White Lotus’ Cameo Not Likely An IP Problem for HBO
Law360 quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on whether HBO was within its rights to use Duke University's apparel in its artistic expression on the dark comedy show "The White Lotus." Kim argues that when discussing something that's clearly an artistic expression, brand owners' rights are fairly limited by the First Amendment and the Rogers case, even as amended by the Jack Daniels' case. (Behind paywall) View Article
March 31 2025
